DUSHANBE, 28.10.2021 (NIAT Khovar) – Yesterday in Tehran, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan Sirojiddin Muhriddin attended the second meeting of the foreign ministers of Afghanistan’s neighboring countries in the 6 + 1 format with the participation of Russia.

In his speech, Muhriddin noted that the current difficult situation in Afghanistan requires more effort from its nearest neighbors to restore peace and stability in this country.

“The difficult situation in this country has recently become a problem not only for the Afghan people, but is also one of the most acute regional and global problems. Tajikistan strongly condemns all forms of lawlessness, murder, robbery, and persecution of the Afghan people. Our country cannot remain indifferent in these difficult days for Afghanistan, when the entire Afghan people are on the brink of a humanitarian catastrophe,” he said.

According to him, Tajikistan has always supported the restoration of lasting peace and stability in Afghanistan and remains committed to this position.

Muhriddin also expressed concern about the situation in Panjshir province, as well as the lack of democratic foundations, violation of human rights, in particular the rights of women.

Muhriddin also noted that Tajikistan has supported only the formation of an inclusive government with the participation of all social and ethnopolitical forces of the country.

He once again called on the international community to take urgent measures to ensure peace and stability in Afghanistan and to stabilize the difficult political and security situation through negotiations as soon as possible.

Following the meeting, a joint statement was signed.